Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
2001 N VALLEY MILLS DR, Waco, TX 76710 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kayla Anderson
- Phone
- (254) 224-6372
- Regulated since
- May 30, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1266746 · number 1644103
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Several of the infants' daily reports did not include the mood for the infants, and one infant's daily report did not have a summary of daily activities.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-27. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Other
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit had expired in 2025. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were disposed of and new wipes were placed in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-20.
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Food & allergies
One child had an allergy, and the information was stored in a folder in their classroom instead of posted in their classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergy plan was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 17, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated they were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected during the inspection when I counted the children and informed the caregiver that they had ten children in their class.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Other
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-05.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Other Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
HHSC 746.501(a)(17) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
HHSC 746.4607(b)(1) — Maximum Height - Under Age 2
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Other
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(A) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Other
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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-13.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Other
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Illness & medication
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Other Serious
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